Folk music comes from the heart and soul of any locale, and its listeners are sometimes travelers with an ear cant to the sea. Between September and May, each month brings a concert to the Crystal Coast. Organized and sponsored by the Down East FolkArts Society, concerts take place in various...more about Down East FolkArts Society

May 6, 2017 DUFFEST, short for Greater Duffyfield Unity Family Festival, celebrates the heritage of this historic African-American neighborhood. A parade, rides, live music, food, and other cultural activities offer a family fun day where neighbors celebrate neighbors from 10 AM until 6 PM. Sponsored by the Greater Duffyfield Residents Council, the...more about DUFFEST

EVERY SATURDAY and TUESDAY The Farmers' Market is open every Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM year round and every Tuesday from April to December with fresh, homegrown, local produce, plants, eggs, honey, meats, and unique, handmade, local arts and crafts. On any given weekend, coffee, sauces, jams, jellies, salsas, preserves,...more about Farmers' Market

The 69-member North Carolina Symphony is a full-time, professional orchestra with a mission to bring full orchestral concerts to school children and residents throughout the state. Of their 175 annual concerts, more than half are performed outside the Raleigh area, 45 in schools for upwards of 50,000 children. The North Carolina...more about North Carolina Symphony

May 5 - 6, 2017 Strawberry (and good time) lovers flock to Vanceboro to make spring taste wonderful. Locally grown fruit and all possible varieties of goodies made with the pretty berries are for sale along with other festival fare. Rides, music and game booths of every description appeal to families, strawberry...more about Strawberry Festival

May 1 - 7, 2017 Wells Fargo Golf, a staple in the Professional Golf Association, returns to NC for their coveted championship match - only this time, much closer to the coast. The Wells Fargo Championship will be held at Eagle Point Golf Club during the entire...more about Wells Fargo Championship

June 24, 2017 The Brew Bern Festival, held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, has grown to become a popular beer and wine festival, focusing on 40+ American craft micro breweries and wineries with over 100 beers and wines to taste. There will be one tasting session at this special event, with...more about Brew Bern Beer Festival

June 2018 The Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association (ECARA) will be holding its annual fundraising dinner. There will be exhibits, silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, entertainment, and shows by the aquarium staff. ECARA is a non-profit organization that seeks to raise money to promote the understanding of the economic and ecological benefits...more about Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association Annual Fundraiser

EVERY SATURDAY and TUESDAY The Farmers' Market is open every Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM year round and every Tuesday from April to December with fresh, homegrown, local produce, plants, eggs, honey, meats, and unique, handmade, local arts and crafts. On any given weekend, coffee, sauces, jams, jellies, salsas, preserves,...more about Farmers' Market